10.10.2026 18:31
It was reported that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was attacked for the second time in two days. After the first attack, in which three people lost their lives and 36 people were injured, sounds of explosions were heard again at the airport. Two officials who did not want their names disclosed stated that the airport had been evacuated and air traffic had been halted.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was targeted in an attack again two days later. As loud explosion sounds were heard around the airport, it was reported that flights were suspended.
RIYADH AIRPORT TARGETED FOR THE SECOND TIME
Following the Saudi-led coalition's attacks on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, it was reported that a new attack was carried out on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Two officials who did not want their names disclosed said that after the attack, the airport was evacuated and air traffic was halted.
AT LEAST TWO LOUD EXPLOSION SOUNDS WERE HEARD
Eyewitnesses around the airport stated that they heard at least two loud explosion sounds in the area.
IN THE FIRST ATTACK, 3 PEOPLE DIED AND 36 PEOPLE WERE INJURED
The airport in Riyadh had also been targeted in a deadly attack two days earlier. In the previous attack, 3 people, including a pilot, lost their lives, and 36 people were injured. The second targeting of the airport within a short period took place during ongoing military activity in the region.
WARNING FROM THE AIRPORT TO PASSENGERS
Following the news of the attack, King Khalid International Airport issued a brief announcement for passengers. Passengers were asked to check the current status of their flights before heading to the airport. No time was announced as to when air traffic would resume.